FY27 9600 9605 9610 Student Support and Wellbeing Systems

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is soliciting competitive grant applications for the FY27 Student Support and Wellbeing Systems program (grants 9600, 9605, and 9610), with applications due September 24, 2026.

This is a state- and federally-funded competitive grant designed to support grantees in building and strengthening systems for creating safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students across Massachusetts. The complete programmatic information, including eligibility requirements, funding amounts, allowable expenses, project duration, and detailed submission instructions, is available on the DESE Grants Management website at https://www.doe.mass.edu/grants/2027/9600-9605-9610/. All current DESE funding opportunities are posted and regularly updated at https://www.doe.mass.edu/Grants/current.html.

Applicants must incorporate mandatory language and compliance requirements specified in the DESE Required Language document into their proposals and grant agreements. This language establishes regulatory certifications, assurances, and performance expectations necessary for compliance with state and federal funding requirements and ensures uniform accountability, reporting, and performance monitoring throughout the grant period.

Specific funding amounts, contract terms, set-asides, and other financial details are detailed in the complete grant posting on the DESE website and should be reviewed directly by prospective applicants before submitting.